March 15th, 2024

Ambassador Visits

Wilson O'Brien Realtors

Progress Award for moving to a new location!

Mary Veldhuisen, Owner & Broker

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Marshall Cleaning Services

First Dollar Award

Yia Xiong, Owner

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*Events, times & specials listed are subject to change from time of e-newsletter being sent.

Atlantic Place

Opens at 4:30PM

(Tuesday through Saturday)

Come over to Atlantic Place to enjoy our special St. Patrick's Day themed menu + dessert & drinks!

Brau Brothers Brewing Co.

Opens at 11:00AM Daily

Brau will have our All You Can Eat Fish Fryday + our Irish Power Bowl!

Hy-Vee Starbucks

Opens at 6:00AM Daily

Get your Irish on with our Luck of the Matcha Creme Frappuccino!

Varsity Pub & Extra Innings

Opens at 11:00AM Daily

Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with our mouthwatering Reuben Panino! One day only - Saturday, March 16th while supplies last!

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Opens at 11:00AM Daily

Our Saintly Sips are back! Try the $5 Tipsy Leprechaun or the $7 Pot O' Gold Daq-A-Rita.

Southwest Nutrition

Friday 7:00AM - 2:00PM

Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Our March menu is full of St. Patty's themed drinks! Stop by for yours!

Naptime Baking Co.

St. Patty's Day Cash & Carry

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Saturday, March 16th

11:00AM to 2:00PM

Stop by before the parade and get some tasty treats!

Columbia Imports

Get 17% off storewide on Saturday, March 16th only! We will be open 2:00pm to 5:30pm so stop by while you're out and about for the parade!

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Bot Appliance & 405 Loft

Bot Appliance: This Saturday, March 16th get 17% off furniture and home decor!

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405 Loft: On Saturday, March 16th get 17% off your entire purchase of clothes, shoes, accessories, home decor & furniture!

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Tall Grass Liquor

Stop by to shop our bag sale! Get 17% off all items that can fit into the bag. Good only on Sunday, March 17th!

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Noble Woman Boutique

Join us for our 13 year Anniversary Sale! 25% off storewide and 60% off clearance + gift card giveaways!

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Nessa's Naturals

Don't miss out on these great deals. 10% off your total purchase over $25 when you wear green OR 17% off if you're wearing a downtown shirt! Saturday, March 16th only - 1 per customer.

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Small Business Administration Host Webinar on Assistance for Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow

This Friday, March 15, Small Business Administration (SBA) officials will host a webinar for small business owners interested in applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) in response to winter’s lack of precipitation. 

Last week, Governor Walz urged Minnesota businesses hurt by this winter’s historic weather to apply for SBA loans, available because of ongoing federal drought declarations affecting 81 Minnesota counties. 

The loans are designed to help businesses get through emergency situations that have impacted their economic well-being. Under the EIDL program, businesses can borrow up to $2 million to cover their actual losses. Businesses pay no interest on the loan for the first year and a maximum rate of 4% for the rest of the loan period. 

Business owners can learn more about eligibility, find an application and learn more about application deadlines for their county at the SBA's disaster assistance page. 

SBA’s information session will provide updated information on how to locate the disaster declaration, apply for the assistance and use of loan proceeds. 

Details: 

What: Join the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience and the Minnesota District Office for an information session on the recent declaration announced by Governor Walz. This webinar will provide updated information on how to locate the disaster declaration, apply for the assistance and use of loan proceeds. 

When: Friday, March 15 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. CDT 

Where: Online event. Register here. 

Learn more and register at Minnesota Disaster Declaration - Lack of Precipitation (Drought) Information Session. 

Adult Community Center March Calendar

Vendors Wanted for Community Health & Wellness Fair

Boulder Estates will be celebrating “Older American’s Month” this year by having a community health and wellness fair. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. We would love to have many vendors from our surrounding community to give resources and education to our tenants and invite other senior communities to attend as well.

This event will be held Friday, May 3rd 2:00pm-4:00pm in our Boulder Estates Dining room. We would like to start out by doing a Vendor “Spotlight” giving each vendor 5-8 minutes to talk about his or her organization/products. We will provide tables and chairs, feel free to bring your own if you desire. Vendors would be in charge of managing their “table/booth” for duration of the program. It would be the vendor’s choice to hand out samples, prizes, and information to share with the community.

We hope you will be a part of our Community Health and Wellness fair. Please RSVP if you are able to attend or have any questions to Monica Amaya at 507-537-2411 or email monica@boulderestates.org by Friday, April 5th. Let us know if you would prefer a long large table or small round for your booth.

Governor Walz Urges Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow to Apply for Business Assistance

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As Minnesota continues to face record-high winter temperatures, Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota has unlocked federal funding for small businesses impacted by this winter’s historic drought conditions. Amid the warmest winter on record, federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available because of ongoing federal drought declarations affecting 81 Minnesota counties. Governor Walz urges small business owners to apply for assistance as soon as possible.

“From skiing and snowshoeing to winter festivals, snowy winters are part of our way of life in Minnesota. The low precipitation we’ve experienced this winter has had a real economic impact on small businesses that rely on snow and winter tourism to grow and survive,” said Governor Walz. “I encourage all impacted business owners to apply for assistance as soon as possible.”

From December to February, Minnesota experienced the warmest meteorological winter on record. Through February 29th, there has only been 14.3” of snow in the Twin Cities, the second-lowest season total on record. In Duluth, only 15.7” snow has fallen, with an average snow depth of 1.8” – both among the five lowest measures on record. This lack of precipitation has exacerbated an ongoing drought. Eighty one counties in Minnesota are currently covered by U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster declarations for drought.

Impacted businesses in counties with a drought declaration can apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) through the Small Business Administration (SBA). The loans are designed to help businesses get through emergency situations that have impacted their economic well-being. Under the EIDL program, businesses can borrow up to $2 million to cover their actual losses. Businesses pay no interest on the loan for the first year and a maximum rate of four percent for the rest of the loan period. In order to take advantage of the program, businesses must apply by the application deadline for their county, listed below.

There are 81 counties in Minnesota covered by 13 disaster declarations. Business owners can learn more about eligibility, find an application, and learn more about application deadlines for their county at the SBA’s disaster assistance page.

Businesses impacted by a lack of precipitation will enter their county’s name and see a list of all open disasters for their county. They should pick one where the incident includes “drought.”

Submit applications and find additional disaster assistance information at https://lending.sba.gov. Applicants may also contact Minnesota’s Small Business Development Centers and SBA’s Customer Service Center at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. You can also call 800-659-2955 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

‘Who Powers You’ Contest Nominations Now Being Accepted

Nominations are now open for “Who Powers You,” a contest being hosted by the region’s Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. The second annual Who Powers You contest seeks to highlight local figures who are making a difference in their communities.

“No one succeeds alone, and that is especially true in rural areas, where friends and neighbors in tight-knit communities support, encourage and inspire each other,” said Chris Studer of East River Electric Cooperative. “Those people don’t do it for the recognition, but they deserve to be recognized, and we’d like to help make that happen.”

Member-owners, employees, and residents who live or work within the service territory of the region’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are eligible to be nominated. Nominations are currently being accepted through April 7, 2024. Three final winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on the impact that they have on the community. Weekly finalists will be announced and featured on KELOLand Living starting March 14, 2024, and the three contest winners will be announced on KELOLand Living on May 30, 2024.

The Who Powers You contest grand prize winner will receive a $3,000 prize. A second place winner will receive $1,500 and the contest’s third place winner will receive $500.

“As an electric cooperative, our services extend beyond delivering safe, affordable and reliable power to our member-owners,” said Studer. “The Who Powers You contest highlights the commitment of our co-op to the communities and member-owners that we serve. We know that our co-op community is filled with people making a difference. Let’s celebrate them!”

To learn more about the Who Powers You contest and to nominate someone in your community, visit whopowersyoucontest.com.

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Headlines from the Marshall Independent

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• Community Support Specialist
• Project SEARCH Job Coach
• Direct Support Specialist

Avera Marshall

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | PRN
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | PRN
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part Time with Benefits Eligible
• Cook | Part-Time with Benefits Eligible
• Nurse Manager - Emergency Services | Full-Time
• Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Manager - Avera Cancer Institute Marshall | Full-Time
• Radiation Therapist | Full-Time
• Radiology Technologist | Part-Time
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care | Part-Time
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Full-Time
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
• Radiology Technologist III - PRN
• Behavioral Health Technician - BHS Acute Unit | Part-Time with Benefits
• Housekeeper | Full-Time
• Housekeeper | PRN
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time + Benefits Eligible
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care | Part-Time + Benefits Eligible
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time + Benefits Eligible
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
• Phlebotomist | Part-Time
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
• Director - Nursing Home Administrator - Nursing Admin Nursing Home | Full-Time
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | PRN
• Housekeeper | Part-Time
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Full-Time
• Food Service Worker | Part-Time
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Dermatology Clinic | Part Time, Benefits Eligible
• Groundskeeper

Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration

• Commercial Refrigeration Installer
• HVAC-R Technician
• Safety and Training Coordinator

GreatAmerica Financial Services

• Account Support Advisor - PSG

Hoffman & Brobst PLLP

• Senior Accountant

Investors Choice Financial

• Client Experience Coordinator
• Financial Services Consultant

Jubilee Cleaning Company

• Janitorial Staff

Kal's Motor Group

• Mechanic & General Maintenance

Living Word Lutheran Church

• Worship Leader

Marshall Area YMCA

• Building & Grounds Director
• Director of Community Programs

Marshall Public Schools

• High School Special Education Paraprofessional
• MATEC Special Education Paraprofessional
• Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
• Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
• District Wide Evening Custodian
• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher
• 0.5 FTE Preschool Teacher
• Preschool Teacher
• Southview Special Education Teacher
• Middle School Language Arts Teacher
• Middle School Agriculture Teacher
• Middle School English Learner Teacher
• Middle School Physical Education and Health Teacher
• Middle School Special Education Teacher
• High School Special Education Teacher
• High School Business Education Teacher
• High School Chemistry Teacher
• High School Language Arts Teacher at MATEC
• High School Physical Education and Health Teacher at MATEC
• Special Education Teacher: Location to be Determined
• Part-Time Parent Educator
• Middle School Principal
• Crossing Guard
• Substitute Paraprofessional
• Substitute Teacher
• Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
• Head Varsity Dance Coach
• High School Math Teacher
• 0.4 FTE High School Guidance Counselor
• 0.5 FTE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor
• Speech/Language Pathologist
• Assistant Football Coach

North Star Mutual Insurance Company

• Help Desk Support Specialist
• Agency/Support Services Technician - Agency/Support Services
• Internal Auditor - Internal Audit
• Commercial Underwriter
• Risk/Claim Analyst Intern
• IT Systems Developer Intern
• IT System Administrator Intern
• Media & Communications Intern
• Underwriting & Loss Control Intern
• Policy Processing Technician
• Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
• Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims

Schwan's Company

• EHS Compliance Specialist
• Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Engineering Change Coordinator
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Line Attendant II - Days
• Forklift Operator I - Day Shift
• Refrigeration Mechanic II - Overnights
• Material Handler II - Nights

Southwest Minnesota State University

• Affirmative Action Officer/Recruiter
• General Maintenance Worker

Southwest Tour & Travel

• Tour/Travel Coordinator

SWWC Service Cooperative

• Behavior Therapist - The READY Clinic Marshall
• Special Education Teacher - ELC Marshall
• Special Education Paraprofessional - ELC Marshall
• School Social Worker or School Counselor - ELC Marshall
• LPN/Health Paraprofessional
• School Payroll / Finance - Business Services Specialist

Toni's Depot

• Crew Members & Cooks

Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall

• Realtor

Any Chamber Member Can Submit Job Postings!

Ask about your login by emailing chamber@marshallmn.org or call the Chamber at 507-532-4484.

Newsletter Goals & Audience

The purpose of the Chamber E-Connection newsletter is to share our member's events with other business and community members. It's an informational newsletter and helps to promote our member businesses and their events. Each Friday, our newsletter is sent to over 1,500 individuals. Our separate emails are sent to the same list, but are held especially for our Chamber events and Business After Hours.

Newsletter Policy

E-Connection events are included based on the requests from the member business. The following criteria are requested by the Marshall Area Chamber for event submissions:

*Event flyers or submissions must be an actual event. We don't include sales or promotions.

*Events can be included in the E-Connection for one week free of charge. You have the option of adding one additional week for $20.

*Submissions to be included must be sent the Wednesday prior to that Friday's E-Connection - they can be emailed to chamber@marshallmn.org.

*All event flyers are for Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce members only.

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